Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Roazhon Park where Stade Rennais play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 18,442 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Amara Bonilla.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Amara Bonilla.
0.00
0-0AS Saint-Étienne kick off and get the match underway!
3.45
0-0Andy Saad flicks the ball to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Ndo. With some swift thinking, Joseph-Desire Ndo plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Fernandes. Rodrigo Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Sebastiao Mendes. Excellent save.
8.33
0-0Pierre Mondragon catches Luis Lauret on the ankles. The referee warns Pierre Mondragon to calm down! Luis Lauret grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
10.43
Andy Saad flicks the ball to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Ndo. Joseph-Desire Ndo threads the ball through to Enrique Elenio. Enrique Elenio knocks in a cross ball towards Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Sebastiao Mendes effortlessly punches it away to safety.
12.40
0-0Chritophe Sommeil clumsily knocks into Romero P. Ferrer. The referee warns Chritophe Sommeil to calm down! Romero P. Ferrer runs off the knock.
16.10
Shabani Laspalles kicks a strong pass forward to Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
18.34
1-0Joseph-Desire Ndo makes an attacking run forward. Joseph-Desire Ndo runs straight at the defence! Joseph-Desire Ndo rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
26.02
1-0Ted Dujeux chips the ball to his team mate, Shabani Laspalles. Shabani Laspalles knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
27.20
Hamada Mane makes a simple pass to Antoine Sanz. Antoine Sanz makes a probing pass to Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
33.46
1-0Shabani Laspalles catches Joseph-Desire Ndo on the ankles. Shabani Laspalles is shown the yellow card! Joseph-Desire Ndo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.34
1-0Joseph-Desire Ndo flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Elenio. Enrique Elenio finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Hamada Mane's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
35.09
1-0Joseph-Desire Ndo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Ted Dujeux gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
40.24
Showing composure, Joseph-Desire Ndo picks a pass forward to Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn runs straight at the defence! Ensio Essbjorn takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
44.56
1-0Romero P. Ferrer brings the ball forward. Romero P. Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enrique Elenio. Enrique Elenio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Rennais appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stade Rennais get the second half underway!
48.30
Romero P. Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Ndo. Joseph-Desire Ndo passes the ball forward to Enrique Elenio. Enrique Elenio knocks in a cross ball towards Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso beats his man to it with a header. Sebastiao Mendes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.11
2-0Ted Dujeux makes a simple pass to Rafael Viana. Rafael Viana makes a simple pass to Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil puts a great ball through. Nicholas Paisley runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.07
2-0Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Mathias Laville replacing Romero P. Ferrer .
61.10
Komian Vilda knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Lauret. Luis Lauret darts forward. Luis Lauret shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
63.06
Joseph-Desire Ndo flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Elenio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrique Elenio whips in a cross ball towards Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso beats his man to it with a header but it's a lousy effort!
69.02
Rafael Viana sees Chritophe Sommeil in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chritophe Sommeil shoots from outside the area but somehow Diogo Ribeiro manages to keep it out.
71.32
Pierre Mondragon passes the ball forward to Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso lofts in a cross ball towards Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Sebastiao Mendes!
75.24
Hamada Mane chips the ball to his team mate, Shabani Laspalles. Shabani Laspalles knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley shoots from distance but Diogo Ribeiro is on top of it.
77.18
AS Saint-Étienne have made a substitution with Pablo Galadames replacing Antoine Sanz and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
78.21
Shabani Laspalles makes a simple pass to Pablo Galadames. Pablo Galadames shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
81.27
Pierre Mondragon flicks a high pass forward. Ensio Essbjorn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ensio Essbjorn sees Enrique Elenio just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Elenio takes a shot at goal. Sebastiao Mendes gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
83.25
Joseph-Desire Ndo plays the ball forward to Mansour Prso. Mansour Prso finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.45
David Riccio sees Joseph-Desire Ndo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joseph-Desire Ndo makes a probing pass to Enrique Elenio. Enrique Elenio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.31
Mathias Laville knocks the ball forward to Joseph-Desire Ndo. Seeing a gap ahead, Joseph-Desire Ndo picks a pass forward to Rodrigo Fernandes. Rodrigo Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
10
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
27.6%
44.8%
27.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joseph-Desire Ndo of Stade Rennais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Diogo Ribeiro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Graham Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Romero P. Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Riccio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Saad (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pierre Mondragon (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joseph-Desire Ndo (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Enrique Elenio (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Ensio Essbjorn (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Rodrigo Fernandes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mansour Prso (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Nenad Bourgois (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nuno Pinto (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mathias Laville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Sebastiao Mendes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Komian Vilda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ted Dujeux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hamada Mane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dianbobo Louiron (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luis Lauret (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Shabani Laspalles (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Rafael Viana (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antoine Sanz (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Chritophe Sommeil (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nicholas Paisley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pablo Galadames (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Devanir Martel (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tony Brogno (MID) | 0 | |